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Author: McDermott, Hugh × End date: 1994 × Start date: 1990 × Type: Journal Article × Subject: otology ×

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    Perceptual performance of subjects with cochlear implants using the spectral maxima sound processor (SMSP) and the mini speech processor (MSP)
    McKay, Colette M. ; McDermott, H. J. ( 1993)
    A portable sound processor has been developed at the University of Melbourne for use with the 22-ectrode cochlear implant manufactured by Cochlear Pty Limited. In this report, the performance of the Spectral Maxima Sound Processor (SMSP) is compared with the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) presently used clinically with this implant. Results of tests with 5 subjects demonstrate that the performance of the SMSP significantly exceeds that of the MSP for recognizing vowels and consonants in closed-set confusion studies and open-set monosyllabic word tests, although recognition of speaker identity and intonation patterns is similar for both processors. Information transmission analysis of phoneme features confirms that most features, such as vowel formant frequencies and consonant manner and place of articulation, are better conveyed with the SMSP. Possible reasons for its improved performance are discussed.
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    A portable programmable digital sound processor for cochlear implant research
    McDermott, Hugh J. ; Vandali, Andrew E. ; van Hoesel, Richard J. M. ; McKay, Colette M ; HARRISON, MARK ; Cohen, Lawrence T. ( 1993)
    A programmable sound processor which utilizes digital signal processing has been developed for hearing prosthesis research. It incorporates a Motorola DSP56001 integrated circuit, 32K words of memory, a 12 b analog-to-digital converter, and a data formatter and transmitter which conveys control codes to the receiver-stimulator of a cochlear implant. The processor is pocket-sized and battery powered. It has been programmed to emulate the Spectral Maxima Sound Processor for the University of Melbourne/Nucleus 22 electrode implant, and is currently being used by several implantees. In continuing research, speech processing programs are being improved, and other applications, including signal processing for binaural implants and advanced hearing aids, are being developed.
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    A new portable sound processor for the University of Melbourne/ Nucleus Limited multielectrode cochlear implant
    McDermott, Hugh J. ; McKay, Colette M. ; Vandali, Andrew E. ( 1992)
    Abstract not available due to copyright.